Receptionist, Education ​/ Teaching

# Receptionist

Employer:

Winterbourne Academy

Location:

Winterbourne, South Gloucestershire Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Part Time Salary:
£25,583-£25,989 (£11,894 - £12,083 pro-rata)
Posted:
16th June 2026

Expires:
8th July 2026 08:00 AM

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Job :
1560497

Job Reference:
OAT/WA-Reception 0725
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* Location:

Winterbourne Academy
**** Post:
Receptionist
**** Contract type:
Permanent
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* Hours:

19.5 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8:15am-3:15pm)
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* Contract:

Permanent, term time only (to incl. INSET days) + 3 additional days in the school holidays
**** Salary:
Grade 11, £25,583-£25,989 (£11,894 - £12,083 pro-rata)
** The Role We are seeking an experienced Receptionist to join our busy administration team at Winterbourne Academy.

The post-holder will work in the front office and will be responsible for meeting and greeting all visitors and parents/carers to the academy. They will deal with phone enquiries, in person queries, and written correspondence.

As the ‘face’ of the academy the Receptionist & Admin Support Assistant should be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the academy in a professional and friendly manner.

The successful candidate will:
• be educated to a good standard, evidenced by 3 or more GCSE's (including Mathematics and English) at grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications)
• have recent and relevant school based admin/reception experience
• be competent in the use of MS Office.
• have a good telephone manner and have excellent customer service skills
• be a confident communicator building professional relationships with stakeholders.
• have high standards and attention to detail.
• have the ability to work independently or in a team.
• have the ability to remain calm and professional working under pressure.

Our Philosophy as an Employer Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.

We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.

We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.

We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.

Benefits
• Pension Scheme
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates
• Free onsite parking
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Thrive Mental Wellbeing App
• Employee Assistance Programme Closing date:
Wednesday 8th July 2026 8amInterview date:
Tuesday 14th July 2026

The Olympus Academy Trust – Winterbourne Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety.

Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.

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